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Pulse is a recurring column where we ask for readers’ takes on varying topics in a weekly survey and report back with our findings.
Starting a career in real estate is filled with challenges, from mastering negotiations to handling client expectations; every experience enriches your growth.
That’s why we asked readers last week: What was the most challenging lesson you faced as a newcomer? Here’s what you had to say:
- That people didn’t read contracts or agreements.
- That my broker had no interest in training or developing me and that I had to find or create those tools myself. I learned that split or company dollars don’t matter if you have no tools for success. You get what you pay for!!!
- Basically, everyone is your competition.
- If the fridge is in the MLS, it needs to also be in the contract.
- Moving from a regular paycheck to commission pay based on closings.
- From someone who only had work experience with having a “boss” or working for someone else — being on my own was “a hard pill to swallow.”
- To let some clients go and not waste time with overly demanding and unrealistic people who don’t respect me or my time.
- Staying organized and not leveraging my CRM to its full advantage to get those easy touches in. Straightened up real quick after seeing two signs go up in my own neighborhood.
What did we miss? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Did you miss out on this survey? Don’t worry, February’s Inman Intel Index survey, aka the Triple-I, is open for you to take! The Triple-I gauges real estate market sentiment and takes less than 5 minutes to complete on average. Click here to share your insights, and watch for coverage and analysis of the results next month. Thank you!
Editor’s note: These responses were given anonymously and, therefore, are not attributed to anyone specifically. Responses were also edited for grammar and clarity. Inman doesn’t endorse any specific method and regulations may vary from state to state.
